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Luko

“Can a digitally native home insurance brand, now operating under Allianz Direct, retain its challenger-brand experience while leveraging Allianz's distribution and underwriting scale?”

Founded2018
HQSaint-Ouen, France
IndustryFintech / Insurtech
The story

Luko launched in 2018 as a digitally native neo-insurer targeting renters and homeowners in France with a simple, transparent home insurance product. It distinguished itself through a mobile-first experience and fast claims processing, including instant reimbursements via Lydia. In 2023, Luko was acquired by Allianz Direct and rebranded as 'Luko by Allianz Direct', transitioning from an independent insurtech to a digital brand within the Allianz group. Post-acquisition, the platform broadened its product range to include Allianz Travel and additional home insurance products under the Eurofil brand.

Last 12 months
2024-01
2024-01
Product timeline
2018
Luko founded as a digital-first neo-insurance startup offering home insurance in France.· insurance
2021
Luko partnered with Lydia to offer instant claim reimbursements via Lydia's mobile payment platform.· insurance
2023
Luko acquired by Allianz Direct and rebranded as 'Luko by Allianz Direct', operating under Allianz Direct Versicherungs-AG/Succursale France.· acquisition
2024
Luko by Allianz Direct launches Allianz Travel insurance as an additional product alongside home insurance.· insurance
Regulated entities
1
regulatory licence held by Luko
Licence types, jurisdictions and registered entities are in the Embedded Finance Index report.
The stack
1 layer disclosed in Luko’s embedded-finance stack
Fraud
Complyadvantage
Accounting gap: none

Luko — frequently asked

What fraud prevention does Luko use?

Luko uses Complyadvantage for fraud prevention.

Where is Luko headquartered?

Luko is founded in 2018 and headquartered in Saint-Ouen, France.

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